Vero invests BRL 110 mln in 'Vero Controle Mais' mobile service expansion
BRAZIL 15:05

Vero invests BRL 110 mln in 'Vero Controle Mais' mobile service expansion

Brazilian fixed broadband provider Vero is expanding its mobile phone service strategy by offering plans directly to consumers who do not subscribe to its fixed broadband. The total investment for this mobile push is BRL 110 million. This new offering, 'Vero Controle Mais', will launch commercially in two weeks, leveraging its existing MVNO structure with TIM's network. The roll-out will occur in phases, initially targeting the 300 cities where Vero already has mobile services, then expanding to all states

KPN to raise prices 3.3% in July
NETHERLANDS 10:42

KPN to raise prices 3.3% in July

KPN announced a 3.3 percent annual increase in rates for its internet and TV packages from July 2026. The adjustment is in line with the national inflation rate for 2025 as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), consistent with the operator's pledge to not raise prices above this rate.

MultiChoice Nigeria runs 'Open Time' promotion
NIGERIA 09:48

MultiChoice Nigeria runs 'Open Time' promotion

MultiChoice Nigeria has launched a month-long promotional campaign titled 'Open Time', granting eligible DStv subscribers free access to higher-tier viewing packages. Running from 01 to 30 June, the initiative aims drive new user acquisitions. Active subscribers on lower-tier plans such as Compact and Compact+ will receive automatic upgrades to higher tiers, giving some viewers temporary access to Premium content. The upgrades apply automatically upon payment confirmation.

Schibsted privacy fee attracts Norwegian data protection complaint
NORWAY 09:19

Schibsted privacy fee attracts Norwegian data protection complaint

The Norwegian Consumer Council said it is filing a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority about Schibsted's decision to require payment for privacy protection. Schibsted, which owns newspapers including VG, Aftenposten, Bergens Tidende and Stavanger Aftenblad, has introduced a NOK 49 payment for readers to avoid tracking and surveillance-based marketing. The council has previously complained about a similar scheme by Meta, and that complaint is still being processed by the Data Protection Au

VodafoneZiggo expects broadband subscriber losses to end this quarter
NETHERLANDS 06:55

VodafoneZiggo expects broadband subscriber losses to end this quarter

VodafoneZiggo CEO Stephen van Rooyen expects the Dutch telecom operator to stop losing broadband customers during the current quarter. Speaking to Financieele Dagblad, he said the operator has already seen a steady reduction in customer losses over the past four quarters and now anticipates stabilisation, with the possibility of slight growth in its broadband base.

Globe Telecom launches GFibre Prepaid service on GrabMart with 2-hour order-and-install option
PHILIPPINES 01:28

Globe Telecom launches GFibre Prepaid service on GrabMart with 2-hour order-and-install option

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has partnered with GrabMart to introduce an 'order-and-install' distribution model for its GFibre Prepaid service. Under this collaboration, customers can purchase a prepay fibre connection via the Grab app and receive an on-site installation within two hours of the request.

O2 Czechia introduces O2 Spark line of mobile accessories with launch discount
CZECH REPUBLIC 2 JUN

O2 Czechia introduces O2 Spark line of mobile accessories with launch discount

O2 Czech Republic is offering a new line of O2 Spark premium mobile accessories and is offering a launch discount of 10 percent on any O2 Spark product, for activation on the My O2 application. The ultra-thin O2 MagSafe Compatible 5,000 mAh power bank costs CZK 809 compared with the standard price of CZK 899. The O2 USB-C cable with display is being offered at CZK 341 instead of CZK 379. The O2 38 W car charger with two ports is available for CZK 269 instead of CZK 299. The 10,000 mAh 35 W O2 power bank cos

Beeline Kyrgyzstan gets exclusive OTT broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026
KYRGYZSTAN 2 JUN

Beeline Kyrgyzstan gets exclusive OTT broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026

Beeline Kyrgyzstan said that it has been awarded the exclusive rights for OTT broadcasting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 men's football competitions in the country. Live coverage will be available for customers of the Ukmush TV application in cooperation with the television channel Kyrgyz Sport TV.

T-Mobile Poland starts selling new Samsung and Xiaomi smartphones
POLAND 2 JUN

T-Mobile Poland starts selling new Samsung and Xiaomi smartphones

T-Mobile Poland has started offering the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G and Xiaomi 17T 5G smartphones in its shops. The Galaxy A57 5G costs PLN 1,299 and the price of the Xiaomi 17T 5G is PLN 2,399. The phones are available at promotional rates for customers signing up to plans from the operator.

BH Telecom offers 50% off subscriptions and more data with 24-month contracts
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 2 JUN

BH Telecom offers 50% off subscriptions and more data with 24-month contracts

Bosnia and Herzegovina's BH Telecom is offering a series of promotions from 01 June to 30 November 2026 for new and existing customers who sign a 24-month contract. The deals provide significant benefits, including 50 percent off the subscription price for the first twelve months, more mobile data in the chosen package, a welcome bonus of up to 1 TB of internet allowance depending on the package, Bonus Plus points, the option to purchase devices in instalments, and more data for streaming, gaming, social me

M-net offers new Internet 2000 fibre tariff at EUR 15 monthly for first 6 months
GERMANY 2 JUN

M-net offers new Internet 2000 fibre tariff at EUR 15 monthly for first 6 months

German regional operator M-net has introduced its new Internet 2000 fibre-optic tariff, providing a download speed of up to 2 Gbps speeds and uploads at up to 1 Gbps. The Internet 2000 subscription costs EUR 14.90 monthly for the first six months, EUR 84.90 monthly from the seventh to the 24th month of contract, and EUR 89.90 from the 25th month. The plan has become available in and around Munich, Augsburg, Erlangen and Kempten. In areas surrounding Munich, the tariff costs EUR 119.90 starting from the seve

Openreach announces new fibre broadband offers for CPs
UNITED KINGDOM 2 JUN

Openreach announces new fibre broadband offers for CPs

Openreach has announced a new package of measured broadband offers for providers. These will provide more flexibility for them to compete for customers and support the take-up of full-fibre broadband services across the UK. James Lowther, Openreach's Managing Director for Commercial, said the offers were designed to support competition and "deliver real value and benefits for customers". 

MALAYSIA 2 JUN

U Mobile launches Ultra Business Merchant 360 services bundle

U Mobile, through its enterprise division U Business, has launched Ultra Business Merchant 360, an all-in-one subscription-based digital services bundle specifically designed for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia's Food & Beverage (F&B) and retail sectors. The bundle includes POS hardware, business software and U Mobile's Ultra5G connectivity.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1 JUN

MTS Russia offers 700 MB free monthly roaming data in popular tourism destinations

Russian operator MTS is offering free roaming services in popular tourism destinations. Customers can obtain a free 700 MB monthly mobile data bundle, unlimited outgoing calls to the MTS Russia network, as well as free access to navigation, translation and banking applications under the free Light service.

PAKISTAN 1 JUN

Zong increases Weekly Pro package price to PKR 650

Pakistani operator Zong has increased the price for its Weekly Pro package from PKR 460 to PKR 650. The package includes 40GB for mobile data traffic, as well as 5000 Zong-to-Zong minutes, 250 minutes for calls to other networks, and 5,000 SMS. The pack is valid for 7 days. Customers can activate this bundle by dialing a special short code or by sending an SMS to a short number.

POLAND 1 JUN

Orange Poland sells prepaid starters packs with eSIMs online, runs International Children's Day offer

Orange Poland has begun selling prepaid starter packages with eSIMs on its corporate website. The price of an eSIM is PLN 5. Customers buying one of the embedded SIM cars are being offered PLN 5 in handset credit, as well as a 6 GB data traffic package as a bonus.

UNITED STATES 1 JUN

DirecTV customers lose access to 54 local stations owned by Scripps

DirecTV confirmed that Scripps Local Media has pulled 54 local broadcast stations in 36 Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs) from its streaming, satellite and U-verse customers with effect from 31 May. In a statement, DirecTV said that Scripps had asked for "highest rates" it had "ever received from a station group". DirecTV rejected the demands as they would have resulted in significantly higher costs for customers, resulting in Scripps pulling the stations in several major markets across the US.

NETHERLANDS 1 JUN

Odido bundles recording service with Videoland and raises price

Dutch provider Odido is increasing the monthly price of its "Opnemen" TV recording add-on from EUR 5.00 to EUR 5.99 as of 01 July, while integrating Videoland Basis into the package. The updated bundle, renamed "Opnemen + Videoland Basis", combines recording functionality with 200 hours of storage across 44 TV channels with access to Videoland's entry-level streaming service. 

NETHERLANDS 1 JUN

New Dutch MVNO launches AI-powered mobile service

Dutch MVNO start-up Onze.nl has launched its mobile service, combining telecommunications and artificial intelligence in a single offering. Founder Sibbe Jan Noppert told Telecompaper that the company aims to address growing demand for AI-enabled telecom services and is positioning itself as an "AI-native" telecom provider.

PORTUGAL 1 JUN

Portuguese telecom prices fall 2% year on year in April

Telecommunication prices in Portugal continued their downward trend in April, according to Anacom. Compared with March 2026, prices fell by 0.9 percent in April, and year-on-year, they were down by 2.2 percent. Over the past twelve months, the average decrease was 1.6 percent, said the regulator.

ITALY 1 JUN

Fastweb ups price of more landline plans by up to EUR 4/mth

Fastweb (Fastweb+Vodafone) has announced on its website that several legacy fixed line plans in its portfolio will be subject to a price increase of up to EUR 4 a month starting on 01 July 2026. The unilateral price hikes range from EUR 1 to EUR 4 a month and are due to the need to continue guaranteeing the best network quality and offer services to always meet customer needs, said the operator.

AFRICA 29 MEI

East African telecom regulators resolve to fix cross-border connectivity challenges

Heads of the East African Community (EAC) communications regulatory authorities have concluded a week-long meeting in Tanzania to advance a harmonised regional mobile roaming framework. Key issues including priced structures, consumer protection, compliance monitoring, dispute resolution mechanisms and operational coordination. EAC deputy secretary general in charge of infrastructure, productive, social and political sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, said digital connectivity has become a strategic enabl

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 29 MEI

MTS offers new parental controls for fixed internet users

Russian operator MTS has launched new parental control solutions focused on fixed Internet users. Services Parental Control and Ads Blocking analyse and filter content of websites and advertising banners under the real-time regime, creating a safe online environment for kids in this way.

MALDIVES 29 MEI

Ooredoo Maldives launches Eid al-Adha data offers

Ooredoo Maldives announced a series of limited-time offers for Eid al-Adha, giving customers access to larger data packs, shareable bundles, gifting rewards and additional benefits on Magey Plans during the holiday period. The offers include a 26GB hourly data pack, available for MVR 20 and valid for one hour. The package is designed for customers who want short-term access to a larger volume of data during the festive period, including for sharing Eid moments, streaming content or staying connected while t

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